2009 Region 12 JO Cross Country Info Print E-mail
Youth
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 00:00

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Harry Myers Park, Rockwall, TX 75087


Schedule & Age DIVISIONS:

 

Age Division

Distance

Time

Sub-Bantam (born 2001-later

2 km (1.24 miles)

All 10:00 am

Bantam (born 1998-1999)

3 km (1.86 miles)

All 9:30 am

Midget (born 1997-1998)

3 km (1.86 miles)

All 9:00 am

Youth (born 1995-1996)

4 km (2.48 miles)

All 8:30 am

Intermediate (born 1993-1994, Young (born 1991-1992), Open,Masters

 

5 km (3.1. miles)

All  8:00 am












Eligibility Requirements:

Individuals: Current USATF membership is required to compete.  Proof of Birth (copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver's license, or U.S. government identification) is required and must be submitted with each entry.

 

Teams: Only registered USATF member clubs may enter a team.  All athletes representing the club must be must be affiliated with that club

as part of their USATF membership.  To enter a team a club must submit the Team Entry/Advancement & Declaration Roster form.

Only athletes listed on the team declaration roster form will be eligible to represent the club at the Association, Regional or National championships.   At each level of in the Junior Olympic program the club must declare at least 5 athletes but not more than 8 as declared

scoring team members (specific instructions are on the Team Entry/Advancement & Declaration Roster form).

TEAM SCORING: 8 athletes on the team entry/declaration form may be declared as scoring athletes.  The top 5 finishers among the declared runners will score.

 

COMPETITION BIB NUMBERS: All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers during competition chest-high on the front of their jerseys.  Bib numbers will be distributed to athletes (on site).

 

EVENT RESULTS: During competition, event results will be posted at (Harry Myers Park).  In addition, event results will be posted at (www.swusatf.org).

 

AWARDS: USATF Junior Olympic medals will be awarded to the top ten individuals in each age division.

ADVANCEMENTS: The top 20 individuals and top 3 teams in each age group will advance to the National Championships being held on Saturday, December 13th at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park - Reno, Nevada.   All advancement forms for the USATF National Championships must be completed, paid for and submitted (cash or money order only )prior to leaving Rockwall, TX on November 21, 2009. Information is available at www.swusatf.org or www.usatf.org/events/2009/USATFJuniorOlympicXCChampionships

Please be aware: Athletes who participate in this competition may be subject to drug testing.  Visit the competition's Athlete Information page  (www.usatf.org/events/2009/USATFJuniorOlympicXCChampionships) for more information

ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES:

On-Time Registration: Must be received (At the end of the Association Meet).

Individual Entries: $15.00 per athlete.

Team Entries: No charge

PAYMENTS: Cash, Money Order, or Checks only

Make checks payable & mail to :Southwestern Association,

PO Box 763594, Dallas, TX  75376

DIRECTIONS & PARKING: 801 E. Washington St.  Rockwall, TX  75087

Take I-30 E to Rockwall, TX  take the Goliad exit turn left, go under the highway, stay on

Goliad until you get to  Washington St, turn  right until you come upon Harry Myers Park.

Follow the drive until you get to  the last pavilion.  Parking is free.

 

CONTACT: Barrett Hopper, 972-249-8882, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Toni Nichols, 972-283-1451 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it